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The GA-M720-US3 introduces revolutionary Gigabyte Ultra Durable 3 technology on AMD platform with featuring 2 oz copper PCB and further helps to reduce the system temperature and dramatically enhance the performance. Based on NVIDIA nForce 720D chipset, the GA-M720-US3 supports AMD Phenom quad-core processors, integrated DDR2 memory controller, HyperTransport 3.0 technology links and PCI Express 2.0 graphics interface. With the innovative Gigabyte Easy Energy Saver technology, the GA-M720-US3 is able to provide user friendly computing, reach the maximum system performance easily while still able to save the power and environment in real life at the same time.
Highlights of the Gigabyte AM2+ Nvidia 720 DDR2 ATX A L
- Ultra Durable 3 technology with copper cooled quality for lower working temperature
- Revolution energy saving design with Easy Energy Saver technology
- Supports AMD Phenom / Athlon series processors
- Solid capacitors design for CPU VRM
- Dual Channel DDR2 1200+ for remarkable system performance
- Ultimate graphics performance with PCI-E 2.0 x16 interface
- Integrated SATA 3Gb/s with RAID function
- Features high speed Gigabit Ethernet and IEEE1394
- Patented DualBIOS with dual hardware BIOS protection
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Supports next generation of 45nm AMD Socket AM3 processors
This motherboard supports the upcoming 45nm AMD AM3 Phenom II series processors, delivering the great performance enchantment to system and ultimate scalability hardware expending. -
Ultra durable 3 - classic
Gigabyte ultra durable 3 series motherboards once again lead the motherboard industry for the highest quality and most innovative motherboard design. Featuring the industry's first consumer desktop motherboard design to introduce 2 ounces of copper for the power and ground layers, it is delivering a dramatically lower system temperature, improved energy efficiency and enhanced stability for overclocking. -
Dual channel DDR2 1200+ MHz
Delivering native support for DDR2 memory up to 1200MHz, Gigabyte ultra durable 3 series motherboards allow users to easily reach higher memory frequencies at lower voltages; achieving higher memory performance with lower power consumption to run even the most memory intensive applications such as high-definition video and 3D games with ease. -
Gigabyte innovative technology- easy energy saver
Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, Gigabyte easy energy saver is able to dynamically adjust CPU power depending on workload, delivering just the right amount of power needed for the task. Coupled with AMD's highly efficient AM2+ and latest 45nm AM3 CPU, the easy energy saver is able to provide exceptional levels of power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. -
EasyTune6
Gigabyte has completely redesigned EasyTune6 from the ground up to make it easier than ever to manage and monitor your hardware resources as well as tweak your system settings in order to achieve maximum system performance. Whether you are an overclocking enthusiast, or a computer novice, EasyTune6 provides the tools you need to quickly and effortlessly fine tune your system. -
DualBIOS - patented dual hardware BIOS protection
DualBIOS is a Gigabyte patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated on board, Gigabyte DualBIOS allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Gigabyte GA-M720-US3 - motherboard - ATX - Socket AM2+ - nForce 720D MCP
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- NVIDIA nForce 720D MCP
- Processor Socket
- 1 x Socket AM2+
- Compatible Processors
- Athlon, Athlon 64, Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon X2, Phenom X4, Phenom X3, Sempron X2, Phenom II X4
- Max Supported Memory
- 16 GB
- RAM Supported
- 4 DIMM slots - DDR2 SDRAM
- Storage Ports
- 1 x ATA, 6 x SATA
- USB Ports Configuration
- 12 x USB
- FireWire Ports Configuration
- 3 x FireWire
- Audio
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- LAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
Detail
General
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- NVIDIA nForce 720D MCP
- Max Bus Speed
- 2600 MHz
- Processor Socket
- Socket AM2+
- Max Processors Qty
- 1
- Compatible Processors
- Athlon, Athlon 64, Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon X2, Phenom X4, Phenom X3, Sempron X2, Phenom II X4
Memory
- Max Supported Memory
- 16 GB
- Supported RAM Technology
- DDR2 SDRAM
- Supported RAM Speed
- 1200 MHz, 1066 MHz, 800 MHz, 667 MHz
- RAM Features
- Dual channel memory architecture
Audio
- Type
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- Audio Codec
- Realtek ALC888
- Compliant Standards
- High Definition Audio
LAN
- Network Controller
- Realtek RTL8111C
- Network Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s)
- 1 x processor - Socket AM2+ , 4 x memory ( 1.8 V ) - DIMM 240-pin , 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 , 2 x PCI Express x1 , 4 x PCI
- Storage Interfaces
- ATA-133 - connector(s): 1 x 40pin IDC - 2 Device(s) , Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 Device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 / JBOD
- Interfaces
- 1 x audio - line-In - 4 PIN MPC , 1 x storage - floppy interface - 34 PIN IDC , 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1 x audio - SPDIF output - RCA , 1 x audio - SPDIF output - TOSLINK , 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A , 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 PIN FireWire , 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 PIN FireWire , 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 , 1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm , 1 x audio - line-out (side surround) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x audio - line-out (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x audio - line-out (centre/subwoofer) - mini-phone 3.5mm
- Additional Connectors (Optional)
- 4 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
- Power Connectors
- 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector
Features
- BIOS Type
- Award
- BIOS Features
- DMI 2.0 support, ACPI 1.0b support, SMBIOS 2.4 support
- Hardware Monitoring
- CPU core temperature, chassis temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage, CPU overheating protection
- Hardware Features
- Chassis intrusion detection, Q-Flash, Ultra Durable 3 Classic, Virtual Dual BIOS, EasyTune6, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver
Miscellaneous
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities, Norton Internet Security, @BIOS, Xpress Recovery 2, EasyTune 6
- Compliant Standards
- RoHS
- Width
- 30.5 cm
- Depth
- 21.5 cm
Customer reviews
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Great Gigabyte quality and performance for a cracking price
Reviewed by Andy. Review Posted 12/07/2010
I've only ever had Gigabyte boards, not one has ever failed and all have been sold on to great accolades.
This board is no different, with great full ATX sizing and upgradability. Plenty of USB's, 4 pin and 6 pin firewire for the video editors of you out there. Digital audio and optical built in. Plenty of SATA ports for hard drives and the newer optical drives.
The board can also handle the newer AM3 processors as well as a decent amount of memory to cater for the ever increasing demand around 64 bit environments.
Overall, not a bad word to say about this board. Why can't all motherboards be this good ;o)
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Super value secret bargin board!
Reviewed by Paul. Review Posted 03/08/2009
Incredible value for money, this board is really for those who want to get every last ounce of performance from a limited budget.
Not mentioned in the specifications the chipset used supports both AM2+ and AM3 processors but only supports DDR2 memory, for those of us on a budget this is a good thing. DDR2 is cheap as chips compared to DDR3 and the performance gap isnt that great when using top DDR2 memory.
The biggest bonus for your wallet is the secret nvidia bios menu which can be used to unlock the 4th core of the triple core Phenom II X3 720, just hit CTRL-F1 on boot up to enter the advanced menu and just like magic your cheaper 3 core proc becomes an expensive 4 core.
Cant beat that for value for money!
The board itself is dead cheap, combine it with cheap 1150MHz DDR2 memory and a Phenom II X3 720, unlock the 4th core, over clock a little whack in the best graphics card you can afford and you got yourself one powerhouse of a PC at a much more closer to home price!
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